Klaxons - Gravitys Rainbow (Soulwax Remix)

Klaxons will release their new single 'Gravitys Rainbow' on the 9th April.

The track, which is being released for the third time, is backed with a stonking Soulwax remix available on the 7" and CD versions.

Since releasing their debut album 'Myths Of The Near Future' in January, the Klaxons have been hugely successful - selling out a massive UK tour and scoring a Top 10 hit with 'Golden Skans' - their previous single.

Klaxons have recently confirmed for Glastonbury, Global Gathering, T In The Park and the Carling Weekend.

Klaxons - 'Gravitys Rainbow (Soulwax Remix)'

Boys Noize - Don't Believe The Hype

Berlin-based producer Boys Noize has just released his latest dancefloor smash 'Don't Believe The Hype' on the 19th March.

Boys Noize aka DJ Kid Alex, has been making waves in the last year with his electro remixes of Bloc Party, Shiny Toy Guns and Tiga.

'Don't Believe The Hype' has been hammered by 2manydj's, Vitalic, Digitalism and Optimo and is backed with a Surkin remix on the b-side. There's also a new album on the way, which is scheduled to be released in the summer. Watch this space!


Boys Noize - 'Don't Believe The Hype'

Boys Noize - 'Don't Believe The Hype (Surkin Remix)'

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Baby 81

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club return with a brand new album ‘Baby 81’ on the 30th April, released through RCA.

The groups fourth album and the follow-up to 2005’s critically acclaimed ‘Howl’ LP - the band have returned to the familiar rock n' roll, found on their earlier efforts. ’Baby 81’ also harks the return of original drummer Nick Jago after his absence from the last album.

There’s definitely a progression from ‘Howl’ - the country and blues elements have been toned down and the band have embarked upon making good-time rock n’ roll tracks including the openers ‘Took Out A Loan’ and ‘Berlin’.

There’s still a connection to their previous albums but upon hearing the 9-minute ‘American X’ and the multi-layered ‘All You Do Is Talk’ - BRMC transform into a different band. ’Baby 81’ is a good follow-up record after the critical acclaim of the last LP and definitely a return to form.

The band are planning to return to the UK later in the year for a full tour.

Here's a preview of 'Baby 81'

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - 'Took Out A Loan'

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - 'All You Do Is Talk'

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - 'Weapon Of Choice'

The Rapture - Pieces Of People We Love

The Rapture release their new single 'Pieces Of People We Love' on the 23rd April. The track was produced by uber-producer Danger Mouse and is the title track from last year's sophomore album 'Pieces Of People We Love'.

The band have just finished playing a UK tour but are rumoured to be returning in June for a batch of festivals including Glastonbury and Wireless.

Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip - Thou Shalt Always Kill

Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip are set to release 'Thou Shalt Always Kill' on digital download from the 2nd April.

A limited-edition 7" is also being released through Lex Records on the 16th April and contains a Knifehandchop remix.

The London-based duo are playing gigs in support of the single, which is being played on Radio 1 and XFM. Info and tickets are available from here.

The Rakes - Ten New Messages

Formed in 2004, London-based band The Rakes are back with their second album ‘Ten New Messages’ released on the 19th March.

The follow-up to The Rakes’ debut album ‘Capture/Release’ - the new record is more energetic than its predecessor. The group have definitely been influenced by their time on tour with Franz Ferdinand, as the tracks sound tighter and have a very dancey feel.

The themes of the first record are repeated on ‘Ten New Messages’ - songs about the pub, work and boredom still remain and Alan Donohoes' lyrics still retain the wit of their debut record.

‘Ten New Messages’ is a decent follow-up to a decent debut and although it’s a progression on the first album, it remains to be seen if this will be The Rakes ‘breakthrough’ record. The band are on tour throughout March in support of the new album, info and tickets are available from here.

Here’s a preview of ‘Ten New Messages’

The Rakes - 'The World Was A Mess But His Hair Was Perfect'

The Rakes - 'On A Mission'

The Rakes - 'Leave The City And Come Home'

Nine Inch Nails - Live at Brixton Academy, SW9

Nine Inch Nails are currently in the middle of a UK tour, including a 4-night stint at Brixton Academy. It’s Thursday and we’re outside the Academy for the 2nd night of the 4-night run - a show which was in doubt up until Wednesday after Trent Reznor damaged his voice at a previous show in Birmingham.

At 9pm, the intro tape starts rolling and the familiar sound of ‘Pinion’ starts rumbling through the speakers. The band plough into a 90 min set which covers their entire career, older tracks such as ’Wish’ and ’Sin’ are dusted off and there’s also a couple of new tracks from the forthcoming ’Year Zero’ album. The lighting is superb on this tour and the sound in the Academy crisp, the drums especially sounding incredible.

The set suffers slightly from the odd pacing, slow quiet tracks are played together and tonight’s set-opener ‘Love Is Not Enough’ is a poor choice.

Classic tracks, ‘March Of The Pigs’ ‘Head Like A Hole’ and ‘Closer’ are received rapturously by the crowd and the highlight of the night is ‘Hurt’ - sung by the whole of the Academy. A very good show considering the unusual stop/start setlist.

Nine Inch Nails are rumoured to be returning to the UK in August for the Carling Weekend.

The Hold Steady - Boys And Girls In America

'Boys and Girls in America' is actually the third album from New York based The Hold Steady, but their first to receive an official release in the UK.

The title of the record is scribbled from a line in Kerouac's 'On the Road' & if you think Springsteen mixed with The Replacements & add a dash of The Pixies, you won't be far off the beaten track.

The songs feature three main characters - 'Teenage Party Girl' Holly, 'Stoner' Gideon & 'Drug Pushing' Charlemagne who all cameo on the track 'First Night' - it makes for a killer concoction.

Right from the offset when the first powerchord kicks in & rips through the speakers on 'Stuck between Stations' you know you're in for a fun ride. A colossal & momentous 'American' album.

Here's a sample from The Hold Steady's latest album.

The Hold Steady - 'First Night'

The Hold Steady - 'Chips Ahoy'

The Hold Steady - 'Stuck Between Stations'

Arctic Monkeys - Brianstorm

Arctic Monkeys are back with a new single 'Brianstorm' released on the 16th April.

The track is the first single to be taken from their forthcoming LP 'Favourite Worst Nightmare' and the first new material since their Top 5 single 'Leave Before The Lights Come On' last August.

Arctic Monkeys - 'Brianstorm'

Kings Of Leon - Because Of The Times

After a two-year hiatus Kings of Leon are back with their third long player 'Because of the Times' released on the April 2nd.

Once again they've collaborated with producer Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Ray LaMontagne) and mentor Angelo Petraglia, who have co-produced the record together. Described previously by the band themselves as 'Creedence Clearwater Revival meets The Strokes' their latest offering sees them venture into a new direction.

In parts it's much heavier and dirtier than it's predecessor's with more rattling basslines, chugging guitars and off-beat drums. However, the familar rasping vocals still remain throughout.

The band still manage to maintain their Southern rock roots on gems such as the acoustic-led 'Fans' which recalls the Allman Brothers and 'On Call' which will be the lead single released on the 26th March.

Here's a preview of 'Because Of The Times'

Kings Of Leon - 'My Party'

Kings Of Leon - 'Fans'

Kings Of Leon - 'Charmer'